Tuesday, July 27, 2010

*Broken Mirror Dresser* Tutorial tiling Mirror...

Just another project, I am always thinking of something, so tag along with me! Now, this one....my husband told me I was crazy! haha He said the mirrors would never stay stuck! Well, they did and I love it. The pictures are not too great. Everything was so shiny and blingy. And, as usual, I did this right before I started blogging so some of the pictures were improvised. I have had this dresser since my oldest son was a year old, he is now 26! Needless to say, it had seen its day and I was about to ditch it. It was just an old, dark brown wooden dresser, but then I had an idea....

First I sanded the heck out of it. Then we added trim around each drawer. Did I say we? Oh, I meant my husband added the trim, he he. The mirrors were too rough around the edges and I needed something to hold the grout in.

Then, I painted it white and distressed it.

Next, I purchased one of those full length wall mirrors. I actually bought the one I broke from Lowes for $7- it was just a cheap white plastic. I wrapped that in an old blanket and hammered away!

Next, glue on each piece with "mastic" glue. It comes in a tube that looks like caulk. After it dries overnight, mix grout and apply.

Next, I took old earrings and snipped off the backs. I purchased new knobs at Lowes for 97 cents each! The gold one is not one of the actual knobs, it is just for show. I pulled out the handy dandy E6000 and glued them on!

And this is how it turned out.....

I think I need a new mirror to go over the top of it... I am just not sure what kind! Any ideas?

Oh my gosh!! I love it! That is so my style. I love those mirrored dressers you see but they are always soooo expensive. I might have to do this to a junk store dresser for my next place. Great job!! Thanks for sharing :-)

That is a beautiful one of a kind piece. You did a wonderful job and I can imagine it took a lot of time gluing on all those mirror pieces, but it was well worth it. I have a little stand I was thinking of adding mirrors too. One of my someday projects. Thanks for sharing!!!

I found you through the "Someday Crafts site". Your dresser is beautiful, just BEAUTIFUL!! How in the world did you ever come up with the idea? I'm all about "bling", so it really caught my eye! Looks like you have been at "blogging just a little longer than me. Can't wait to look at all the other wonderful things on your site. Thanks for sharing with us!!

Oh I am soooo happy you found my blog, because it allowed me to find your fabulous blog. I LOVE your dresser. How beautiful! It is truly inspiring. I linked you on my blogroll, thanks for visiting and have a wonderful week. Hugs, Patricia

What a beautiful blog you have!! Thanks for stopping by mine so I could discover you. Your granddaughter is to die for...love the pics. Your mirror project is just the best idea and it turned out great. Thanks again for the new discovery.

Super cool dresser! I especially love the knobs! Thank you so much for adding me to your sidebar! I'm glad you like my blog! I really enjoy reading/drooling over photos on yours! ~Mikey @ Shabby French Cottage

Love this dresser. You did an amazing job. I did one a few months ago with scrap book papers after seeing a few that were painted. I have no painting talent so I had to come up with an alternative. Cleck it out in my archives if you like.~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

I love it! I would love to find an antique mirrored dresser, that I could afford, HA! When I get brave, or break a mirror by accident, I need to try this. Your 'knobs' are way cool too. Thanks for sharing this great idea, Susanne.

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